Repurpose on Purpose.

Repurpose:

To adapt for use in a different purpose...

As a novice "Pretty Planner", I come across so many beautifully decorated and designed planners that look extremely well thought out, uniquely designed and some that are so beautiful that one has to know that a great deal of money was spent to help execute their layout. 

Well, I too want a beautifully designed planner with amazing stickers, and uniquely designed dividers. But, if I can accomplish this at a fraction of the cost. That would be FANTASTIC!

So I started to do some brainstorming to see what were some affordable and unique options. In the most ironic place did I come up with a great idea and answer to my designing dilemma. Standing staring at one of the many clearance end-caps in Target, I spotted this gorgeous oversized (Seriously oversized) gift bag with some amazing designs that stuck out from among the other items like a sore thumb. (Now, if you are a subscriber to my YouTube channel, you would see that the clearance aisles are a planner on a budget best friend.)

 

So I purchased this beauty with the full intent to repurpose it. 

I had it planned out and actually planned in my....well, planner.

However, I'm not the most hands-on crafty person and i didn't want to destroy my bag and ultimately waste a great repurpose. 

Thankfully it didn't turn out that way!

I created a template out of a standard planner divider and allowed that to be my guide to properly trace and cut out my new DIY planner dividers.

Once I got into the groove of things after about 10 minutes. It was easy peasy..

To secure the dividers and make them more firmer. I used a Scotch brand "Self-Seal" Laminating Pouch. I like the "Self-Seal" pouches because they are portable for on the go projects and do not require heat.

How do you feel about repurposing items to make unique items to go into your planners??